Three weeks ago, over this same distance, the horse performed well despite a slow start, settling towards the rear and making a strong effort in the middle stages to finish fourth. Returning from Class drop, it will carry 28 pounds more this time. Despite having five wins from 21 starts at this distance, and being the fastest in its group, the tactics are likely to be hold-up and rely on finishing kick which is its strength, preparations are complete, and the horse is showing good form, however, it has drawn an unfavorable outside barrier, making a trailing pace strategy more probable.